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Public administration courses can help you learn policy analysis, public finance management, organizational behavior, and program evaluation. You can build skills in effective communication with stakeholders, strategic planning, and ethical decision-making in governance. Many courses introduce tools such as data visualization software, budgeting applications, and performance measurement frameworks that support the implementation of public policies and enhance service delivery.

Popular Public Administration Courses and Certifications


  • S

    Special Competitive Studies Project

    AI in National Security: Integrating Artificial Intelligence into Public Sector Missions

    Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Model Evaluation, AI literacy, Artificial Intelligence, AI Integrations, AI Workflows, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI

    4.6 stars, 173 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (173) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • T

    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Fundamental Sports related Musculoskeletal Anatomy

    Skills you'll gain: Human Musculoskeletal System, Anatomy, Sports Medicine, Kinesiology, Physical Therapy, Physiology

    4.4 stars, 62 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (62) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • M

    Macquarie University

    Storytelling et influence : Communiquer pour convaincre

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Overcoming Objections, Influencing, Rapport Building, Storytelling, Meeting Facilitation, Leadership, Presentations, Communication, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Relationship Building, Trustworthiness, Target Audience, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Non-Verbal Communication

    4.8 stars, 108 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (108) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • T

    Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited

    Payroll & HR Management

    Skills you'll gain: Payroll Administration, Payroll, Payroll Reporting, Payroll Processing, Payroll Systems, Payroll Tax, Accounting Software, Human Resources Software, Compliance Reporting, Compensation Management, Tax Compliance, Income Tax, Tax Management, Benefits Administration, Compensation and Benefits

    4.3 stars, 66 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (66) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Wilderness First Aid

    Skills you'll gain: Splinting, Life Support, Emergency and Intensive Care, Patient Evaluation, Trauma Care, Medical Emergency, Sanitation, Neurology, First Aid, Emergency Medicine, Patient Positioning, Patient Transport, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Wound Care, Airway Management, Health Assessment, Emergency Medical Services, Mobility Assistance, Food Safety and Sanitation, Environment Health And Safety

    4.8 stars, 120 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (120) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Training and Learning Programs for Volunteer Community Health Workers

    Skills you'll gain: Training Programs, Education and Training, Smart Goals, Community Health, Train The Trainer, Educational Materials, Health Education, Adult Education, Needs Assessment, Planning, Case Management

    4.7 stars, 91 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (91) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Basics of Cisco Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Network Monitoring, Network Performance Management, Network Administration, Network Security, Routing Protocols, Network Troubleshooting, OSI Models, TCP/IP, Computer Networking, Network Routers, Network Switches, General Networking, Command-Line Interface, Network Routing, Networking Hardware, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Network Model, Network Protocols

    4.6 stars, 113 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (113) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Securing Linux Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Linux Administration, Public Key Infrastructure, Linux, Linux Servers, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Firewall, Remote Access Systems, Operating System Administration, Linux Commands, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Network Security, Hardening, Security Controls, Infrastructure Security, Identity and Access Management, System Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Information Technology

    4.5 stars, 112 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (112) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    ESSEC Business School

    La Philanthropie : Comprendre et Agir

    Skills you'll gain: Philanthropy, Fundraising, Social Impact, Socioeconomics, Social Justice, Innovation, Tax, Corporate Sustainability, Program Evaluation, Legal Risk, Public Policies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Sciences, Tax Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Governance, Economics, Decision Making, Psychology, Behavioral Economics

    4.8 stars, 132 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (132) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Basic Cryptography and Programming with Crypto API

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Data Encryption Standard, Encryption, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Cryptographic Protocols, Application Security, Key Management, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Secure Coding, Web Development, Email Security, PHP (Scripting Language), Authentications, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Data Integrity, Algorithms, Command-Line Interface

    4.5 stars, 102 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (102) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Personalized Nutrition, Policy, and Food Regulations

    Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Nutrition and Diet, Good Manufacturing Practices, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Nutrition Education, AI Personalization, Food Safety and Sanitation, Policy Development, Clinical Nutrition, Regulatory Affairs, Public Health, Regulatory Compliance, Health Policy, Safety Standards, Health Informatics, Advocacy, Health Assessment, Health Technology, Microbiology

    4.6 stars, 65 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (65) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IESE Business School

    Persuasive Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Influencing, Communication, Oral Expression, Leadership, Sales Presentations, Motivational Skills, Sales Presentation, Business Communication, Professional Development, Presentations, Deductive Reasoning, Trustworthiness, Drive Engagement, Driving engagement, Emotional Intelligence, Target Audience

    4.8 stars, 105 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (105) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular public administration courses

  • AI in National Security: Integrating Artificial Intelligence into Public Sector Missions: Special Competitive Studies Project
  • Fundamental Sports related Musculoskeletal Anatomy: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Storytelling et influence : Communiquer pour convaincre: Macquarie University
  • Payroll & HR Management: Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited
  • Wilderness First Aid: University of Colorado System
  • Training and Learning Programs for Volunteer Community Health Workers: Johns Hopkins University
  • Basics of Cisco Networking: LearnQuest
  • Securing Linux Systems: LearnQuest
  • La Philanthropie : Comprendre et Agir: ESSEC Business School
  • Basic Cryptography and Programming with Crypto API: University of Colorado System

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